Scientific Understanding, Control of the Environment and Science Education.

Loo, Seng Piew

Science and Education, v8 n1 p79-87 Jan 1999

Lends further depth to arguments put forth by Hugh Lacey. Addresses the allegation made by the indigenous science movement that violence is evident in the control of nature because science is inherently violent--a charge which, if not refuted, undermines the claim that science is neutral. Considers the shortcomings of a school science curriculum based on traditional social values of control. (Author/WRM)